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23 January 2012 | 8 replies
New agents are eager, experienced ones are diligent ( most of the time ).I wish you the best with your first home and CONGRATS in advance.
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27 January 2012 | 15 replies
-Make welfare workfare-Reform our prison system so going to prison is actually a deterrent to criminals instead of a joke-I would expand the role of the Army Corps of Engineers to start rebuilding America's infrastructure.
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25 January 2012 | 2 replies
There is no REQUIREMENT, but any experienced buyer will most likely want title insurance on the property which will require a title company.
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27 January 2012 | 9 replies
If the answer is no, then you should strongly consider selling it.Holding on to an underwater asset hoping for a recovery, in order not to realize a loss ("Oh no, I experienced a loss, I'm such a loser!!!")
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31 January 2012 | 34 replies
Cash flow is more labor intensive thus my desire for skin in the game from someone truly experienced and dependable.
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3 February 2012 | 25 replies
This, the Flipping Bootcamp and our other conference sessions make for an absolutely incredible lineup -- one that both new and experienced investors shouldn't miss.If you haven't already, register today and make sure you join us in Denver next month!
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29 January 2012 | 12 replies
The weather here is actually pretty extreme, so I've experienced hot, humid summers as well as cold winters.
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10 February 2012 | 14 replies
@J Scott is right on with everything he said.In my experience most investors, experienced or not, do NOT consistently and persistently search the MLS for deals.
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12 February 2012 | 32 replies
All the owner has to do is request it from the Management Company.Condition of the HOADeferred MaintenanceDuring economic slow downs like what we are experiencing now, HOA's tend to have a higher delinquency rate which causes the HOA to defer it's maintenance in the hope that they recover those funds in the future.
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31 January 2012 | 3 replies
Depending on who will negotiate the short sale, have the seller give that person permission to talk to the bank5) The bank will review the offer, have a BPO on the property and come back with an approval, denial, or counterWhat would experienced BP'ers do in this situation.